nip POLLUX PX01M90MGE User manual

User Manual
2018 Ver 1.0
POLLUX
PX01M90MGE / PX05M23MGE

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The Pollux GigE product family is warranted for one (1) year from the date of
purchase unless otherwise agreed in writing. If the product proves to be defective
during this warranty period, NIP Co., Ltd. will, at its discretion, either repair or
but the product has been discontinued, a product with similar or better
performance capabilities and features will be provided. This warranty shall not
apply to any damage, defect or failure caused by improper use or inadequate
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interconnect cables that are not properly grounded and shielded may affect CE
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About NIP Co., Ltd.
Founded in 1984, NIP is a Machine solution company that has been coexisting
along with the history of the Korean machine vision system.
Our company provides cameras, interface, library, machine vision components
which is part of the optical machine system and technical service. We have made
strides in expanding the base of machine vision in the academics and the
industry by developing the Nuro OCR, Viewer Analyzer and providing image data
signal acquirement and solution analysis.
Also, we are offering the customers the know-how and the advanced vision
technology by education business and practical technology support.
NIP Company continues to make efforts in development for our customers. In the
rapidly developing machine vision market, fast introduction of new technology,
technology advancements and increasing productivity is crucial element for
success. Our company is currently researching new technology through internal
employee education. And this is just a part of our efforts in providing the best
suited products and service to our customers.
We pursue to provide and share our experience and technology to the customers
so they can successfully use our products. This conviction is the result of
believing that our customer's success is our success. The thirty years of
experience and technology is also our asset. This asset will be used for the
practical purchase of the customers and we will reward them with our advanced
technology. Based on our new slogan "New Idea Provider", we promise to provide
technology, service with innovative new ideas and we will always be there for you.
Contact Information
NIP Co., Ltd.
D-#1514, GwangMyung SK Techno park,
60, Haan-ro, GwangMyung-si,
Gyeonggi-do, 14322,
South Korea
Tel : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
Sales : [email protected]
Technical Support: [email protected]

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Table of Contents
1Introduction............................................................................................................................ 5
1.1 Key Features.................................................................................................................. 5
1.2 Camera Specifications.................................................................................................... 6
2Mechanical............................................................................................................................. 7
2.1 Mechanical Specifications .............................................................................................. 8
2.2 Lens Adapters (With Mount)........................................................................................... 8
2.3 Power Connector............................................................................................................ 9
3Camera Installation and Configuration................................................................................. 10
3.1 Installing the Camera.................................................................................................... 10
3.2 Network Configuration.................................................................................................. 10
3.2.1 Network Configuration.......................................................................................... 11
3.2.2 Camera IP Configuration...................................................................................... 12
3.3 Camera Configuration................................................................................................... 14
3.3.1 Setting via Attribute Tree...................................................................................... 14
3.3.2 Setting via Menu Bar............................................................................................ 17
4Functions............................................................................................................................. 18
4.1 Device Control.............................................................................................................. 18
4.1.1 Name Modification ............................................................................................... 18
4.2 Image Format and Frame Rate .................................................................................... 19
4.2.1 Camera Data Format ........................................................................................... 19
4.2.2 Frame Rate.......................................................................................................... 20
4.2.3 ROI Setting........................................................................................................... 21
4.3 Global Shutter and Rolling Shutter............................................................................... 22
4.3.1 Global Shutter...................................................................................................... 22
4.3.2 Rolling Shutter...................................................................................................... 22
4.4 Image Acquisition and Transmission............................................................................ 24
4.4.1 Internal Trigger Mode........................................................................................... 24
4.4.2 External Trigger Signal and Working Mode.......................................................... 25
4.5 Strobe Output............................................................................................................... 27
4.6 Acquisition Mode under External Trigger...................................................................... 30
4.7 Overlap Exposure and Non-overlap Exposure ............................................................. 31
4.7.1 Non-overlap Exposure.......................................................................................... 31
4.7.2 Overlap Exposure ................................................................................................ 32
4.8 Counter Control............................................................................................................ 33
4.9 Imaging Parameter Setting........................................................................................... 35
4.9.1 Exposure Time..................................................................................................... 35
4.9.2 Gain Control......................................................................................................... 35
4.9.3 Region Setting of Auto Functions......................................................................... 36
4.9.4 Look Up Table (LUT)............................................................................................ 37
4.9.5 Gamma Correction............................................................................................... 37
4.9.6 Brightness............................................................................................................ 38

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4.9.7 Image Reverse..................................................................................................... 39
4.9.8 HDR Cycling Mode............................................................................................... 40
4.9.9 Test Pattern.......................................................................................................... 41
4.10 I/O Electric Feature....................................................................................................... 42
4.10.1 Line0 Opto-isolated Input Circuit........................................................................ 42
4.10.2 Line1 Opto-isolated Output Circuit ..................................................................... 43
4.10.3 Line2 Configurable Bi-direction Circuit............................................................... 44
4.11 Transport Layer Control................................................................................................ 46
4.11.1 DHCP and Persistent IP..................................................................................... 46
4.11.2 Efficient Bandwidth and Setting.......................................................................... 47
4.12 User Parameter and Preference Setting....................................................................... 48
4.12.1 Parameters Saving and Loading........................................................................ 48
4.12.2 Embedded Information....................................................................................... 49
4.13 Firmware Updating ....................................................................................................... 52
5Troubleshooting................................................................................................................... 53
5.1 Indicator Status Definition............................................................................................. 53
5.2 Indicator Status Description.......................................................................................... 53
5.3 FAQ.............................................................................................................................. 54
6Order Numbers.................................................................................................................... 55
7Document Revision History.................................................................................................. 55
8Firmware Revision History................................................................................................... 55

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1Introduction
The Pollux GigE (GigE Vision) series is an image capturing device capable of real-
time transmission of uncompressed image through a gigabit Ethernet interface.
Remote image capturing and camera control, for example, the operating mode
and the image parameters adjustment, are supported by client software. Table 1
shows the camera models covered in this manual.
Model
Resolution
Sensor
Output
Format
PX01M90MGE
1280 x 1024
OnSemi Python 1300
GigE
PX05M23MGE
2448 x 2048
Sony IMX264
Table 1. Covered Pollux GigE models
1.1 Key Features
• The gigabit Ethernet interface provides the bandwidth of 1 Gbps and
reaches the maximum transmission distance of 100 meters.
• 128 MB onboard memory stores images for burst transmission and
retransmission.
• Supports AEC (automatic exposure control), LUT, Gamma Correction, etc..
• Use hardware external trigger or software trigger to synchronize several
cameras or cameras with external devices.
• Supports image capturing with different exposure modes.
• Compatible with GigE Vision Protocol (V1.2) and third-party software.

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1.2 Camera Specifications
Specifications
PX01M90MGE
PX05M23MGE
Sensor
OnSemi Python 1300
Sony IMX264
Sensor Size
1/2”
2/3”
Resolution
1280 x 1024
2448 x 2048
Pixel Size
4.8μm
3.45μm
Frame Rate
90fps
23.5fps
Dynamic Range
>60dB
>60dB
SNR
>40dB
40dB
Gain
0-15dB
0-17dB
Exposure Time
10μs-10sec
20μs-10sec
Shutter Mode
Global shutter, supporting Auto, Manual, One-Push, etc. exposure modes.
Data Interface
Gigabit Ethernet
Digital I/O
Opto-isolated input x 1
Opto-isolated output x 1
Bi-directional non-isolated I/O x 1
Image Buffer
128MB
Data Format
Mono 8/10/10p/12/12p
Power Supply and
Consumption
≈3.3W@12VDC or PoE, voltage 5 to 15V
Temperature
Working Temperature 0°C to 50°C, Storage Temperature -30°C to 70°C
Dimension
29mm×29mm×42mm
Weight
≈68g
Lens Mount
C-Mount
Table 2. Camera specification

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2Mechanical
Camera housings are made with high precision from machined aluminum.
Mechanical drawings are shown below Figure 1.
Figure 1. Mechanical drawings

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2.1 Mechanical Specifications
Summary of mechanical specifications are shown below Table 3.
Specification
Description
Size
29 mm x 29 mm x 42 mm (Except for Mount)
Weight
68 g (no lens)
Mounting Holes
Sides : 4 x M2 / 3 x M3
Power Connector
6-pin threaded Hirose
Mating connector part # HR10A-7R-6PB (73)
Interface
CAT-5e or CAT-6 Ethernet cable
Table 3. Mechanical specifications
2.2 Lens Adapters (With Mount)
Figure 2. C-mount lens

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2.3 Power Connector
The Pollux GigE Vision cameras powered using a 3.3W@12VDC, 5-15V DC power
source.
The power connector is shown in Figure 3, and the pinout is shown in Table 4.
•Connector type: HR10A-7R-6PB(73) male
•Power connection: Power connected to Pin 1 and Ground to Pin 6.
Figure 3. Power connector
Pin
Description
1
DC Input(12V)
2
Opto-isolated input
3
Can be configured as input or output
4
Opto-isolated output
5
Opt- isolated I/O grounding
6
Power and GPIO grounding
Table 4.Power connector pinout

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3Camera Installation and Configuration
3.1 Installing the Camera
Steps:
1. Unpack the camera package and install the lens (optional) to the camera
body by rotating the lens clockwise.
2. Fix the camera to the desired position.
3. Use CAT-5e or CAT-6 network cable to connect the camera with a switch or
a network card.
4. Choose a power supply method.
•Direct supply: Use the supplied cord with a 6-pin power and I/O
interface to connect the camera to a power adapter (DC 12V for the
camera).
•PoE (Power over Ethernet): Use a network cable to connect the camera
to a switch or a network card that supports PoE function.
Note: The machine vision network camera adopts a gigabit network interface. To
guarantee the bandwidth for real-time image transmission, you need to use a
CAT-5e or CAT-6 network cable.
3.2 Network Configuration
Purpose:
Before using the camera, you need to configure the IP address of the camera.
The IP addresses of the camera and the local computer should belong to the
same network segment.
You can use the ping command on the local computer to test the network
connectivity.
Before you start:
Download the Pollux controller from the website and install it on your PC.
Refer to the User Manual of Pollux Controller Software for details.

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3.2.1 Network Configuration
Steps:
•Click Start →Control Panel →Network and Internet →Network and
Sharing Center →Change adapter settings, select the network
connection and click Properties.
•Double click the TCP protocol, and you can set select Obtain an IP
address automatically.
•(Optional) You can also select Use the following IP address, and set the
IP address as the same subnet with the camera.
Figure 4. IP Address Setting
•Click OK to save the settings.
•You also need to enable the jumbo frame of the NIC.
For different operating systems, the path to setting the jumbo frame
may be different. Here we take Windows7 as an example.

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1) Click Start →Control Panel →Hardware and Sound →Device Manager
→Network adapters, double click the NIC to enter its properties interface.
2) Click Advanced tab.
3) Select Jumbo Frame from the property list and select the value as 9KB
MTU.
4) Click OK to save the settings.
Note: Jumbo frame is not supported by some types of NIC. We recommend you to
use the NIC which supports jumbo frame for better image transmission.
3.2.2 Camera IP Configuration
You can use the client software to complete network configuration for the camera.
Steps:
1. Double click the “Pollux IP Configurator.exe” to open the configuration
tool. You can find the tool in the installation directory.
2. Select the camera to configure.
Figure 5. Camera Network Parameters Setting (1)
3. You can view the camera status and modify the settings.
•If the camera status is Free, the camera is available and you can edit
its IP address.
•If the camera status is in Use, it means the client software or other

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processes are accessing the camera. You need to stop the live view
and disconnect the camera, or terminate other processes to access
the camera.
•If the camera status is Not Reachable, the network of the camera is
exceptional and you should check the camera network settings.
Note: The camera status may be in Use if the camera IP address is conflicted with
other device. Please make sure the IP address is not occupied before setting the
camera IP address.
4. If the camera status is Free, you can edit its IP address.
1) Select the IP type as Static IP, DHCP, or LLA.
Figure 6. Camera Network Parameters Setting (2)
If you set the IP type as Static IP, you can set the IP address, subnet mask,
and default gateway.
You can also edit the camera name in Device User ID field.
Click Save to save the settings.

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2) Select the camera to be edited and click button.
3) In the pop-up window, you can edit the IP address of the camera.
For Static IP type, you can also edit the subnet mask and default gateway.
Figure 7. Camera Network Parameters Setting (3)
4) Click OK to save the settings.
3.3 Camera Configuration
Note: Configure the camera via the control client. There two methods available:
setting via the attribute tree or via the menu bar.
3.3.1 Setting via Attribute Tree
The software can read the XML file of camera attributes and display it in tree
format.
Steps:
1. Double click the Pollux Controller icon to open the client software.
The main user interface and the description of the client software are shown
in Figure 8 and Table 5.

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Figure 8. Main User Interface of the Client Software
No
Area Name
Description
1
Menu Bar
Function modules including File, View, Camera,
Settings, Tools, and Help.
2
Control Toolbar
Control the image of live view including
starting/stopping live view, zooming in/out, recording,
capturing, etc.
3
Device and
Attribute Tree
Display the online machine vision cameras in the same
LAN with the client software and the device attributes.
4
User Level Area
Switch the user level quickly as beginner, expert or guru.
5
Live View Area
View the live video of the selected machine vision
camera.
Table 5.Description of the Main User Interface
Note: For detailed information, refer the User Manual of Pollux Controller Client.
2. Double click the camera on the device list in Device and Attribute Tree area.
3. Click the Attributes tab to enter the camera attribute page.

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Note: You can switch the user level as Beginner, Expert or Guru which displays
different camera attributes. For Guru Level, it provides the most comprehensive
camera attributes for professional use. Here we take Guru Level as an example.
4. Click the icon before each attribute to view and edit the details.
Figure 9. Attribute Page
•Device Control: In the Device Control attribute, you can view the camera
details include device type, version, manufacturer details, device ID,
device alias, device temperature, etc. You can modify the alias and reset
the device.
•Image Format Control: In the Image Format Control attribute, you can
view the live view image width and height, pixel size, etc. You can
modify the image reverse status, test pattern and the embedded
information, etc.
•Acquisition Control: In the Acquisition Control attribute, you can set the
trigger mode, trigger source, exposure details, etc.
•Analog Control: In the Analog Control attribute, you can adjust analog
gain, black level, brightness, gamma, sharpness, AOI, etc.
•LUT Control: In the LUT Control attribute, you can view the user lookup
table and set the LUT index and value.
•Digital IO Control: In the Digital IO Control attribute, you can manage
the digital input and output.

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•Counter and Timer Control: In the Counter and Timer Control attribute,
you can set the counter and timer function. It can count the triggering
signal and control the exposure according to the user needs.
•Transport Layer Control: In the Transport Layer Control attribute, you
can set the parameters of transport layer of the camera.
•User Set Control: In the User Set Control attribute, you can save or load
the parameter configuration set by users. You can set the default
parameter when running the software.
3.3.2 Setting via Menu Bar
You can set the camera attribute via the menu bar which classifies the camera
attributes.
Click Settings -> Attributes to enter the attributes setting interface.
Figure 10. Attribute Page
You can set the image display, ROI, bandwidth, trigger mode, high dynamic
range, lookup table, embedded information and camera information.
Note: Functions and Attributes of machine vision cameras may be different among

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different camera models. Refer to the actual user interface and the user manual of
the camera for detailed information.
4Functions
4.1 Device Control
4.1.1 Name Modification
Run client software and click Device Control. You will see the device type, the
version information, the device serial number and so on. Input the device name in
Device User ID as shown in Figure 11.
Figure 11. Device Name Modification
You can turn on the heartbeat detection mechanism, reset the device and view
the device temperature in Device Control, as shown in Figure 12.

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Figure 12. Device Information
4.2 Image Format and Frame Rate
Support different image format and customized ROI setting. The specified ROI will
increase the image frame rate in some models.
Note: The following figures are for reference only. The actual format depends on
the camera’s supported formats.
4.2.1 Camera Data Format
The camera uses 12bit ADC (some only support 10bit ADC). Support 8bit data
output according to your data processing capacity.
The camera will capture 8 bit from Most Significant Bits just as MSB8 output, in
order to maintain the grey level output of the image data.
Click Image Format Control in the attribute list and select Pixel Format. You will
find the supported pixel format. Choose the appropriate data output format as
shown in Figure 13 and finish setting.